Circumnavigando International Festival of Theatre and Circus is a cultural event created in 2001 in the city of Genoa. Since its inception, the ideation and organization is by the Cultural Association Sarabanda, and the artistic director is Boris Vecchio. The event annually takes place during the Christmas period, from 26th December to 6th January, and presents a program of international events, ranging from the Contemporary Circus to the Theatre (figures, puppets, street), with shows, meetings and exhibitions.